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Forum: Rotorheads

23rd May 2023, 13:46

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

I thought it was both funny and spot on. One of...

I thought it was both funny and spot on. One of the better applications of that meme show.

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Feb 2023, 19:08

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

I have a modest familiarity with the T-45A to...

I have a modest familiarity with the T-45A to T-45C mod that made that training aircraft a glass cockpit. Won't comment further.
The M transmission is the same as the L transmission, but is put...

Forum: Rotorheads

3rd Feb 2023, 16:29

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

Gee, who saw that coming? Everyone. :p

Gee, who saw that coming?
Everyone. :p

Forum: Rotorheads

7th Jan 2023, 17:12

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

Karem's proposal was always vaporware. ...

Karem's proposal was always vaporware.

Something has to replace the Blackhawk, so they are looking ahead. Having seen what V-22 can do, Army is paying attention.

As to your question on...

Forum: Rotorheads

6th Jan 2023, 20:52

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

Apparently, you don't know much about the V-22...

Apparently, you don't know much about the V-22 Osprey. (Also fast, and expensive).

I was under the impression that the V is an attempt to back fit the glass cockpit and various systems upgrades...

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jan 2023, 21:33

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

They would, wouldn't they? Given that they...

They would, wouldn't they?

Given that they have not actually produced prototype #1, nobody can tell you that.
(As to the 'old and slow' problem the Marines got to enjoy the fun of their V-22s...

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Dec 2022, 20:41

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

Two decades from now there will still be...

Two decades from now there will still be Blackhawks flying in the US Army.
The UH-60M handled the cited High Hot and Heavy requirement (thanks to the wide chord blade) I think.
I find the...

Forum: Rotorheads

6th Dec 2022, 15:51

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

Do you include Borgman in that group? I can PM...

Do you include Borgman in that group? I can PM you if this discussion is getting too sensitive?
Without those two wars spinning up, I wonder at how that might have otherwise played out. :uhoh:
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Forum: Rotorheads

6th Dec 2022, 14:01

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,098

Posted By Lonewolf_50

Would you say that any momentum that X-2 had...

Would you say that any momentum that X-2 had gained was lost due to a leadership change, to UTC spinning off / selling SAC, or was there an aviation/rotary wing business/market issue that cropped up?...

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